89 NL5

89 NL5 is a legendary indica strain that represents a specific 1989 cut directly sourced from Nevil Schoenmakers, one of the pioneers of modern cannabis genetics who founded The Seed Bank in the 1980s and laid the groundwork for many of today's most revered strains. This particular cut can be traced back to Nevil himself, who confirmed it as a sister line to the original Northern Lights that he released in the 1980s. The Northern Lights story begins in the Pacific Northwest in the early 1980s, where it was bred from pure Afghani landrace genetics, with Northern Lights 5 standing out among the phenotypes for being potent, resinous, and packed with euphoric yet sedative effects.

According to breeding history, NL#5 was created when a person named Herbie crossed the original 'Purest Indica' with what was supposedly a Hawaiian variety, though some suggest it may have actually been from Northern Mexico. This strain is considered a genetic treasure due to its purity, combining indica Afghan and Hawaiian roots, with an ability to pass down consistent, desirable traits such as dense, resinous buds and a signature earthy pine aroma. The 89 NL5 cut maintains exceptional genetic stability and consistency as a backcrossed Northern Lights #5, ensuring reliability that has made it invaluable for serious breeding programs worldwide.